School Showcase

Focussing on Football

The Summer term’s curriculum focus week is covering geography and history, made topical by a link to the football world cup. The flags of the 32 countries participating in the tournament are up in the window of Holly class for the children to identify and each class has chosen a country to focus on in their class work. They are looking at the history of the world cup, particularly the incident when the trophy was stolen in 1966; a treasure hunt is planned for the children to follow clues and find the trophy.

As part of the week’s activities Dean Kiely, goalkeeper from West Bromwich football club, visited Emscote and children had an opportunity to “beat the goalie”. Dean, whose passion for football started when he was a pupil at the school, signed Match Attax books. The week will culminate with a friendly football match between Holly and Sycamore, supported by the rest of the school. Chris White, MP for Leamington and Warwick, is presenting winners medals.